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Lecture Guide
Students should access each of the links in this guide. Read the specific instructions
below regarding the information students are responsible for learning on these sites.
Additional required readings are found in Supplements.
· identify the protein machines (the combination of one or more proteins and
other molecules that carry out some function for the cell) that carry out critical
life functions, understand what controls when and how these protein machines
are synthesized.
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3. Gene Gateway Click here: http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/posters/chromosome/
This link is primarily for students interested in any of these topics. The site contains a
Genetic Disorder Guide with information concerning many genetic disorders and health
related resources. You should know that one of the important groups for accessing
genetic health information is the Genetic Alliance.
Read the topics below on this web page. Only click on 'Pharmacogenomics'. Stop at
Publications, Multimedia and Newsletter.
• Diagnosing Disease.
• Predicting Disease.
• Disease Intervention.
Pharmacogenomics holds the promise that drugs might one day be tailor-made for
individuals and adapted to each person's own genetic makeup. Environment, diet,
age, lifestyle, and state of health all can influence a person's response to
medicines, but understanding an individual's genetic makeup is thought to be the
key to creating personalized drugs with greater efficacy and safety.
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5. Click on: http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/elsi/elsi.html
· Reproductive issues.
· Clinical issues.
· Commercialization of products.
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Exam Review
1. Know the definitions of the terms and understand the concepts in this
document.
2. Some definitions are given below. Write the appropriate word for each of
the definitions below.
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6. List two specific goals of the Genomes to Life program.
7. List several ethical, legal, and social issues concerning the HGP or genetic
technologies in general.